Here is a roundup of history/landmark events in Oakland scheduled for the July Fourth weekend:

Starting at noon, on Friday the Fourth, is the annual Pardee Patriotic Picnic. Admission includes barbecued burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, drinks and ice cream.

Families are welcome to step back in time through the Carriage House door (on 12th Street between Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and Castro Street) to the Victorian mansion’s shaded garden where costumed performers and gracious volunteers await. Full details are on line at www.pardeehome.org. Reservations are recommended but not required. 510-444-2187.

The Oakland Municipal Band performs the first summer concert of the season at the landmark Edoff Memorial Bandstand in Lakeside Park, at 1 p.m. on the Fourth. This annual series now in its 103rd year is underwritten entirely by supporters, grants, and donations. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic lunch and enjoy the rousing patriotic classics performed by professional musicians and their conductor, Troy Davis.

The 35-piece band performs music from a variety of genres, including marches, classical, pop, big band, movies, and show tunes. Additional concerts will be July 13, 20, 27, and August 3. For more go to www.oaklandmunicipalband.org, or call Anne Woodell Friends of the Band, 510-339-2818.

Up for a walking tour? On Saturday, the Oakland Heritage Alliance kicks off its July/August walking tour season, with a visit to the neighborhood where eccentric Oakland multimillionaire F.M. “Borax” Smith once had his grand estate. The tour starts at 10 a.m. one block off Park Boulevard at the corner of McKinley Avenue and Home Place. Leader Phil Bellman has extensively researched the life and times of Smith (1846-1931), who was considered one of the primary builders of Oakland.

Other walks offered this summer by the OHA include Shepherd Canyon and Tales of the Tunnel on July 19, Tiles and Terra Cotta in Uptown on July 20, Glenview on Aug. 3, Rail Meets Water: Then and Now on Aug. 9, and West Oakland Networking Parks, Places and People on Aug. 10. A complete listing of tours and other information is available at www.oaklandheritage.org. The phone number is 510-763-9218.

The Oakland Tours Program downtown tours continue through October. The Saturdaywalk is Jack London Waterfront. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Broadway entrance to Jack London Square. Information at www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours and 510-238-3234.

On Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy a free concert in the garden of the Camron-Stanford House overlooking Lake Merritt, with old fashion sodas and refreshments for sale. Hourly tours of the house are available, $5 adults, $4 seniors and children free. Information at www.cshouse.org. Reservations recommended but not required. 510-874-7802.